Use of Force

Question 1

Section 39 – Crimes Act 1961

Answer 1

Force used for ARREST or to execute a process

Question 2

Section 40 – Crimes Act 1961

Answer 2

Force used is preventing ESCAPE or RESCUE

Question 3

Section 41 – Crimes Act 1961

Answer 3

Force used in preventing of SUICIDE or certain offences

Question 4

Section 48 – Crimes Act 1961

Answer 4

Force used in SELF-DEFENCE and the defence of another